Steve Smith Focuses on 2028 Olympic Cricket After Missing T20 World Cup Selection

Australian cricketer Steve Smith, despite strong performances in the Big Bash League, was not selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup or the preceding T20 series against Pakistan. Smith acknowledged the current openers' form and expressed that his focus is on representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will return. Cricket Australia's chief selector George Bailey noted Smith remains a potential replacement if needed, highlighting his continued value in limited-overs formats.